NBA Live 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360)

[Playmakers]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tha_Kid

Animations are all around much smoother, though i've still seen 1 or 2 "rocket dunks" and a couple awkward layup animations (reverse layups).

If they don't fix the rocket dunks with final version I'll show you guys how to eliminate it from the actual game play completely.

It's a really simple edit takes about 3 minutes

[Bornindamecca]

Quote: Originally Posted by Beluba

You can steal the inbounds, and really any pass, if you cheat the lane and time the steal properly. It's just really difficult and takes good timing. It wasn't removed.

I've gotten my hands on a few already. I love that you guys toned that down.

I see the defensive debate raging on, and I think both sides have valid points. I'm going to wait for the retail build before getting to into it, but I will note:

--Positional defense is greatly rewarded. Pick the angles and guys can dance all they want and all they'll get for their troubles is a contested jumper, unless they force you into a contact animation.

Is there a way to tell your AI teammate to get back to his man? Sometimes an SG will stay on the PG, even though I'm guarding the PG. Other times a player may stay in no man's land, rather than finding his assignment.

Is there an auto contest if I'm up on my man, or do I have to press Y?


Another note: On offense and defense, the subtleties of the Left Analog cannot be overstated, or overpracticed. This is one of the biggest single difference in this game and all other sports games, and you do yourself a disservice if you don't learn the full range of Left Stick Control.

[gmix411]

Quote: Originally Posted by Playmakers

If they don't fix the rocket dunks with final version I'll show you guys how to eliminate it from the actual game play completely. It's a really simple edit takes about 3 minutes

Maybe you should tell that to the developers so they can include it in a patch or dna update?

[Moegames]

Wow..im absolutely FLOORED how freaking nice this game looks. what an incredible looking basketball game Live10 is,..it was quite a big surprise to me to see how much better it looks over last year..i swear it could of fooled me as a brand new engine...is it?

ANyways, i love the "atmosphere" as well.. the crowds no longer are running at 5 frames per second, the blur effect on passing the game is a real nice little touch that gives the game a nice bit of sparkle in the visual dept. The animations look real good...sideline bench players look more "into" the game now...NICE!

The gameplay feels real smooth..although i noticed a few problems here and there...just like i say in madden forums..no game will be perfect and hopefully they can fine tune this game a bit more gameplay wise before launch date..otherwise we do have patches to look forward too but i cant see how they'll let this game thats so close to ultimate greatness be ruined by a few gameplay mechanic glitches.

Overall..props are due where props are due...the Live10 dev's did a fantastic job this year

I was actually a fan of Live09..it just felt fresher then 2k9...and always loved the 2k games but last year i felt 2k ran milked the same ole same ole 1 year too many and when live09 came out..it felt a bit like fresh air..surprisingly, Live10 demo feels like a brand new freaking game

[Beluba]

When your checks get switched up, take control of the guy that SHOULD be guarding the ball and run him to cover the dribbler. The AI should recognize that you've recovered and swap checks with you. Sometimes it takes a second or two but they will figure it out. Works for offball check swapping as well.

Rocket dunks noted for the patch already.

[frbroussard]

Okay I played the NBA live 10 demo all day. This is my thought. The gameplay still feels like arcade mode.The dribble animations are better and the jumpers are more realistic.But it doesnt have that realism too me, thats what turned me on to 2k in the first place. I've been playing Nba live since 1997 ok. But since 2006 the 2k series had me hooked. Ima say this tho, the graphics are the sh**, no lie. But game play wise, unless 2k sports went backwards. I think its a wrap. Cant wait untill Oct 6 gets here so I can see both games.
GT: DEM SWAT BOYZand SOUF SIL 4 LIL

[o_capone]

every basketball game u ever play will always be an arcade type experience unless you adjust sliders and play in a style that is "sim" in YOUR opinion...


but another thing i just noticed watching my videos, the arena detail is amazing man... im not sure if previous games have had this, but you can actually see the luxury box suites and people in them, that's crazy...

[frbroussard]

I feel the same way bro. Whats ur GT?